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Representative Tom Reed Issues Bonuses to Congressional Staff

Representative Tom Reed Issues Bonuses to Congressional Staff

Tom Reed, Republican Representative, awarded end of year bonuses to 15 of his 17 congressional staffers ranging from $500 to $2,500. It is up to lawmakers to hand out bonuses…

Same-Sex Health Benefits for Govt Workers

Same-Sex Health Benefits for Govt Workers

A state law lending Arizona same-sex health benefits for partners of government employees suffered a loss at the hands of the 9th circuit on tuesday when the court unheld a…

Obama Announces Bid for Re-election in 2012

Obama Announces Bid for Re-election in 2012

On Monday, April 4, current U.S. President Barack Obama announced his bid for re-election in 2012.  He said that he wants to finish the job he started in 2008.  He…

Outgoing Oklahoma Gov. To Be Of Counsel To Local Firm

Outgoing Oklahoma Gov. To Be Of Counsel To Local Firm

Soon to be former Governor of Oklahoma, Brad Henry, has announced that pun his leaving the governors office, he will be of counsel to the Oklahoma state firm of Lester,…

Morning Roundup

Morning Roundup

Good morning everyone! Today is Monday, September 13th. Here’s a quick recap of Friday’s stories. The ACLU will represent defense lawyers against U.S. Homeland Security… According to a CT TyMetrix Inc.…

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Ruled Unconstitutional in California’s 9th District

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Ruled Unconstitutional in California’s 9th District

Judge Virginia A. Philips of the United States District Court for the Central District of California issued a permanent injunction barring enforcement of the law behind the “Don’t Ask, Don’t…

Bryan Cave Partner Nominated For Second Slot At Justice

Bryan Cave Partner Nominated For Second Slot At Justice

Bloomberg Newsweek: The president intends to nominate Bryan Cave partner James Cole for the second spot at the Justice Department.  In addition to his work at Bryan Cave, Cole has…

Government Lawyer Uses US Marshals as Chauffeurs to Sports Events

Government Lawyer Uses US Marshals as Chauffeurs to Sports Events

Joseph Band, who was a lawyer in the US Marshals Service’s Office of the General Counsel, enlisted deputy marshals to ferry him and others, including famous broadcasters, to and from sporting events in…

GOP to Put AG Choice Through the Ringer

While no one expects the Senate to vote down the confirmation of Covington & Burling partner Eric H. Holder Jr. as the nation’s next attorney general. But key Republican lawmakers are signalling…